Citizens Bank Park welcomes (or something like that) the Nats to town tonight.

PHILADELPHIA — Hello from the City of Brotherly Love, which probably won't be directing much love toward the visiting team tonight. Not that the Nationals would have it any other way. For perhaps the first time in eight seasons of existence, the Phillies and their fans are taking the Nats seriously. Nothing wrong with that, as long as everyone keeps things clean.

Bryce Harper surely will be the subject of plenty of vitriol, though I'm not sure he's done anything yet to warrant it. We'll see if the kid can once again channel his emotions into something positive on the field.

Harper is batting in what has become his now-regular No. 2 spot in the lineup. He'll be hitting behind Steve Lombardozzi, who gets the chance to leadoff again and play … left field. How's that for a surprise? Danny Espinosa (who homered and doubled yesterday) will be at second base, batting sixth.

Gio Gonzalez takes the mound against Kyle Kendrick. The forecast is spotty, so check back for weather and game updates throughout…

Davey is damn lucky, because this loss would have been on him. If he wants to make a closer out of Henry, better send him to A ball to learn it. Henry's confidence is probably shot, so we need to get him into a low stress situation.

He crossed my line in Pittsburg, and stayed way over it in Cinicinatti. Once same on you twice shame on me.HROd supporters were in denial when we said you can tell after 3 pitches. That is all I have to see to know which Hrod is pitching that night. Apparently Davey doesn't watch the same game I do. Just go back and look at the first three pitches all season, good Henry is apparent, and bad Henry is. it is known right then and there. Not rocket science.hard for me to feel sorry for anyone who makes more money than me, who can't do their job.

A few weeks ago, Davey The Great was telling reporters that he didn't see Stammen sticking with the club when the walking wounded returned!Time for Stammen to write his name in sunflower seeds on Davey's desk:S T A M M E N = C L O S E R

A few weeks ago, Davey The Great was telling reporters that Stammen probably wouldn't be able to stay with the team when the walking wounded return off the DL.Time for Stammen to script a message to Davey in sunflower seeds:S T A M M E N = C L O S E R